• CSK targeted by 'black magic' in Dube dismissal

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    A bizarre moment during the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over the Chennai Super Kings sparked talk of “black magic” after a fan’s actions appeared to align with a key wicket.

    With Chennai chasing 194, Shivam Dube was set at 21 with the score at 154-7 in the 17th over. As he took guard, a Sunrisers supporter was shown on screen holding a lemon, rotating it and muttering before gesturing towards the batter.

    Moments later, Dube was bowled.

    Sakib Hussain delivered a fast, full ball on middle stump. Dube was late on the shot, his feet barely moving as he attempted to flick. Beaten for pace, he missed and the ball struck the stumps.

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    The timing of the dismissal sent the crowd into celebration and quickly drew attention online, with clips of the incident widely shared and labelled a “black magic” moment.

    The Sunrisers held on for a 10-run win, moving into fourth and ending Chennai’s two-match run.

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